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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.22, 3,869.87 and 1,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.22, 3,869.87 and 1,283.60 is: 1,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.22 : 3,869.87 = 1,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.22/3,869.87 = 1,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.22x = 3,869.87 × 1,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.22x = 4,967,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,339.36/2,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.42

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